Institute for the Environment and Sustainability and Ecology Research Center
Equipping Leaders. Safeguarding Resources. Strengthening Ohio.
Institute for the Environment and Sustainability and Ecology Research Center
Ohio’s abundant, reliable water supply and natural resources provide a lasting competitive advantage — supporting industries, families, and long-term growth. Energy and water security are both economic imperatives and environmental priorities. Since 1969 — a year before the establishment of the EPA — Miami’s Institute for the Environment and Sustainability, alongside the Ecology Research Center, has partnered with government and industry to manage resources, restore habitats, and advance renewable strategies. Through interdisciplinary education and field-based research, future ecologists gain unmatched experience designing projects, shaping policy, and collaborating with partners across Ohio and beyond. The result is a new generation of leaders prepared to safeguard resources and drive solutions that keep Ohio competitive and resilient.
The Miami Difference
Talent That Attracts and Anchors Industries and Individuals to Ohio.
- Provides industries and communities with expertise in water, energy, and land-use management, ensuring Ohio remains competitive by sustaining the resources that attract businesses and residents.
- Engages future ecologists in hands-on research, conservation, and policy initiatives that prepare them to lead in environmental sciences, sustainability consulting, and resource management careers.
- Generates measurable returns by informing conservation strategies, shaping state-level environmental policy, and equipping Ohio with the talent and research capacity needed for long-term economic and ecological resilience.
